The Bluewater Emergency Station can be activated by one person in around two minutes, fully deployed in under 15 minutes, and generate up to 1,000 liters of purified drinking water an hour from any local water source – stream, lake, surface water, or reservoir, whether contaminated or brackish.
CORRECTION: Bluewater Emergency Water Station press release
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – 17 August 2026 – Earlier today, Bluewater issued a press release headlined “Battlefield Hydration: 10,000 Litres of Drinking Water an Hour — From Two Carry Cases in Ten Minutes.”
We would like to correct an error in that release. The stated output of the Bluewater Emergency Water Station (EWS) should have read 1,
The Bluewater EWS is both highly portable and powerful. One soldier can set up the system in about ten minutes, and it can then produce up to 1,000 liters of drinking water per hour from contaminated fresh and brackish water.
“We have spent years debating whether microplastics are a problem. The question now is how seriously we are prepared to respond,” says Bluewater CEO Bengt Rittri.
Bluewater is showcasing its Emergency Water Station at the Stockholm Sailing World Championship, converting Baltic Sea water into safe drinking water. This portable purification system underscores the importance of water resilience amidst increasing global challenges regarding water availability and quality.
"Golf is demonstrating how major sporting events can combine world-class fan experiences with meaningful environmental action..."
Today, it’s entirely possible to give every fan unlimited access to premium chilled still and sparkling water while dramatically reducing plastic waste. That’s a win for supporters, venue operators, and the environment.
“Hydration is one of the simplest and most effective ways people can support their health during periods of extreme heat,” said Bengt Rittri, CEO and founder of Bluewater.
“Elite baristas spend years perfecting their craft and every detail of preparation. They deserve water they can trust: water that is safe, stable, and properly remineralized so their coffees perform as intended.”
“Coffee is more than 98 percent water, yet water quality is often overlooked when evaluating exceptional coffees,” said Niklas Ivarsson, President of Bluewater USA
The Bluewater Emergency Water Station was engineered to provide military forces, civil defense organizations, and emergency responders with a rapidly deployable water security solution capable of operating in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
When cafés can control water composition”, Bluewater US chief Niklas Ivarsson underlines, “they gain greater control over flavor, consistency, and overall beverage quality."
With summer now lasting up to a month longer in some regions than in 1990, global water purification and beverage company Bluewater today called for greater global awareness of hydration safety, warning that higher temperatures and longer heatwaves are increasing the risk of heat-related illness and dehydration during everyday activities.
“Our continued presence at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson reflects Bluewater’s commitment to helping world-class sporting events deliver premium hydration experiences sustainably,” said Bluewater US event lead Brady McGrath.
“Coffee Rock is the only mineral formula engineered to support optimal extraction — not just in the cup, but by keeping the espresso machine performing at the top of its game." says Maximillian Lundin.
"Water chemistry remains one of the most neglected yet influential variables in specialty coffee", says Bluewater scientist Dr Ahmed Fawzi.
“What’s hidden in our water matters more than ever. We can’t ignore it,” says Bengt Rittri
“Bluewater is for roasters, shop owners, and operators who care about safe water, better flavor, and protecting their equipment...”
“We already have the technology to practicably removed most all harmful contaminants from tap water..." says Bengt Rittri.
“Supporting the people and platforms that advance specialty coffee is a core priority,” said Bluewater US chief Niklas Ivarsson.